SoloTy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 If so, I have a question for you. I heard a song by them a while ago on the radio, and I can't for the LIFE of me find it anywhere... The only part I remember was that it had a part where the piano did a sort of scale run with Burton singing along with it... Like a fast major scale kind of deal... i know its really vague, but I can picture it in my head and thats the best way I can describe it... Anyways, yeah, any input would be MUCHO appreciated... Also, feel free to comment about anything in regards to the Guess Who... Just to make things interesting Thanks a ton Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoyer Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well, you did say feel free to comment.... I liked one song by The Guess Who and that was Shakin' All Over in 1965. Killer version and still love it. This is pre-Burton Cummings Guess Who though. I never cared for the Burton Cummings era band. His voice just grated on me, and I'm no conservative but American Woman just drove me up the frikkin' wall. I wouldn't have minded it from a US band actually but to hear Canadians ragging on the US was just silly and oh so calculated for the times. As if we needed the Canadians to accept us. But, they knew how to write a good pop song and make lots of money - gotta give them credit for that. Sorry I can't help you with the song though - I tried to think of something but Burton's voice kept interrupting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospero Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Can't help with the song, as that's pretty vague. But if you've got iTunes, you can head over to the iTunes store and preview songs till you hit the one you're after. If it was on the radio it's bound to be on one of the "Greatest Hits" compilations. I don't mind The Guess Who at all, though I'e always been more partial to BTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmidnight Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 SoloTy, These eyes? but it's mostly electric piano...there's No Time left for you and No sugar tonight...but that is electric piano he is singing over there when he goes into "the new mother nature" riff. Captmidnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Type Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Randy Bachman is such an overlooked guitar player. His Jazz runs are wonderfull and he plays quite a diverse amount of riffage. His Guess Who work is haunting at times. His BTO work has some real gems as well besides the usual radio played ones. 4 Wheel Drive baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muletrane Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Albert Flasher......maybe??? These lyrics sound like it? I was a workshop owner in the gulch for the people And I offered myself to the world I was a workshop owner I was a workshop owner I was a diesel fixer, fixed a diesel, diesel fixed me What a weasel And baby was a workshop owner Baby was a workshop owner Baby and me were ripe for the pickin' That was the day we ran into Albert Flasher It was a cold, snowy, rainy afternoon And we were sittin' there in high school, my school And Michael was a moonbeam maker And Michael was a moonbeam maker I was a diesel fixer, fixed a diesel, diesel fixed me What a weasel, oh no Baby was a workshop owner Baby was a workshop owner Baby and me were ripe for the pickin' That was the day we ran into Albert Flasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Randy Bachman is such an overlooked guitar player. His Jazz runs are wonderfull and he plays quite a diverse amount of riffage. His Guess Who work is haunting at times. His BTO work has some real gems as well besides the usual radio played ones. 4 Wheel Drive baby! Ya, I love Randy's style of playing. I saw him a couple of years ago here in Ottawa bought his CD. My favourites by him are: Lookin out for Number One (nice jazz solo) and Takin' Care of Business, which I would guess would be his signature song. My favourite Bachman-Turner Overdrive tune is "Blue Collar Worker", he does some neat wah pedal riffs there and his licks are pretty cool. As far as Burton Cummings..probably "These Eyes" "Laughin'" ," She's come Undun", and "No time left for you"..where Randy does some Strat style wailin; As far as "American Woman" ..Hey, it's just a song, perhaps a bit critical, but don't forget that Lenny Kravitz (New York born) did it as well and that song won him a Grammy in 2000. ...ah so many good musicians to imitate, so little time left to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I love the Guess Who and this will give me an opportunity to listen to the old CD's. Hopefully I'll be able to help you out. If not, I'll enjoy the music at least. "So Long Bannatyne" is one my all time favorite albums along with "Road Food". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 "Share the land"??? Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 pretty nice jukebox you got there. eh.... Bri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I agree with the above referenced "Albert Flasher" Let me throw out a few more: "Sour Suite" "Life In The Bloodstream" one of my favs by the Guess Who "Grey Day" Outside chance "Dreams" from the Power In The Music album. I hope these help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloTy Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 YES!!!! Thank you, it was Albert Flasher... I love it:D Thanks a ton, everyone :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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